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Garden asparagus vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden asparagus and Amaranth leaves

  • Garden asparagus has more Vitamin B1, however, Amaranth leaves has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Amaranth leaves is 915% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves have 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Garden asparagus. Garden asparagus has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth leaves have 0.027mg.

Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw and Amaranth leaves, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
4
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6
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Contains more Calcium +795.8%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Potassium +202.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +460.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.32
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Contains more Calcium +795.8%
Contains more Magnesium +292.9%
Contains more Potassium +202.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +460.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.32
Equal in Phosphorus - 50

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
4
:
6
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +285.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +673.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Folate +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2640.4%
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 145% 7% 37% 13% 4% 45% 64% 0% 2850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +285.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +673.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111%
Contains more Folate +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2640.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
1
:
4
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Equal in Carbs - 4.02
Equal in Water - 91.69
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Equal in Carbs - 4.02
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
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2
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194%
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden asparagus Amaranth leaves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.2g 2.46g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.12g 0.33g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 3.88g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Calories 20kcal 23kcal Amaranth leaves
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.14mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 14mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 52mg 50mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 2mg 20mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.189mg 0.162mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 2.3µg 0.9µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.658mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.064mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.192mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 52µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 41.6µg 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.084mg 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.128mg 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.104mg 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.031mg 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.115mg 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.049mg 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.091g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden asparagus Amaranth leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Garden asparagus
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.